Lecturer In Props And Modelmaking

Location: High Wycombe

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Closing Date: 12 April 2026

Reference No: 1982

Business of Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that invites fresh ideas and a transformative approach to education. The university values dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering practices to deliver the best learning experience for students and outstanding service to partners and colleagues.

This exciting role belongs to the College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering and is for a Lecturer in Props and Modelmaking. You will teach on the BA (Hons) SFX Props and Modelmaking for Film and TV programme and the MA Special Effects for Film and TV programme, and you will lead or co‑lead one or both programmes.

• A generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Training & development support opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership for the on‑site gym
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers

• Deliver a first‑class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities.
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

• Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning.
• Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching, learning and research.
• Engage in doctoral supervision.
• Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer‑reviewed (non‑conference) outputs.
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact.
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture.
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
• Contribute to the , KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies.

• Undertake research‑informed teaching, managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality.
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer‑reviewed pedagogical outputs.
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensure delivery of an excellent student experience and outcomes.
• Drive research‑informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design including digital technology to enhance learning.
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students, including support of placements and internships.
• Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes.
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, promoting improvement of performance.
• Participate in funded educational projects as required.

• Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment.
• Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College, using data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes.
• Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD.
• Engage with professional bodies, policy‑makers, employers and other relevant groups, including civic engagement and contribution to our regional community.
• Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination, ensuring the highest quality.
• Contribute to income generation.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning.

• Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences).
• Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College.
• Act as a commentator or contributor to media.
• Comply with legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Such…